{
  "id": 7580590,
  "title": "Maratha Reservation Row: Manoj Jarange Patil Heads To Mumbai Alone, Police Deploy Large Force Along Route",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/maratha-reservation-row-manoj-jarange-patil-heads-to-mumbai-alone",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T14:59:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maratha-reservation-row-manoj-jarange-patil-heads-to-mumbai-alone-police-deploy-large-force-along-route"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai, September 15, 2026: In a solo protest demanding Maratha reservation, activist Manoj Jarange Patil is set to journey alone to Mumbai, but the extent of the police presence along his route emphasizes the magnitude of the situation. On the 18th day of his hunger strike, Patil began his protest journey from Antarwali Sarati in Jalna, Marathwada. Despite police refusing permission for a large group of activists to protest during the festive season due to potential law and order concerns, Patil declared he would sit at Azad Maidan with a small team (two private vehicles, two cardiac ambulances). Police Deployment Along Route The police deployment surrounding Patil is noteworthy, as this marks his 12th protest since launching his agitation for Maratha reservation and his second protest in Mumbai. The administration has provided Patil with one officer and a guard from their protection unit, alongside two to three senior officials and a large contingent of State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) to ensure law and order. A police official, speaking on condition of anonymity, mentioned that Maratha activists could gather at various points to welcome Patil. This group, if it grows, could turn into a larger mobilization, necessitating the implementation of stringent security measures. Earlier protests at Azad Maidan in 2025 saw roads blocked, disrupted traffic, and inconvenience for citizens. In response, the Bombay High Court expressed dissatisfaction with how the administration handled the situation. For insights into exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai and surrounding regions, visit https://budgetproperties.in/.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, September 15, 2026: Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil is heading towards Mumbai for his solo protest demanding reservation for the community, but the scale of the police deployment accompanying his journey tells a bigger story. On the 18th day of his hunger strike, Patil commenced his protest journey to Mumbai from Antarwali Sarati (Jalna, Marathwada). As police have denied permission…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Maratha Reservation Row: '12 Of Manoj Jarange Patil’s 13 Demands Accepted, Acted On,' Says CM Devendra Fadnavis | VIDEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/maratha-reservation-row-12-of-manoj-jarange-patils-13-demands",
        "published": "2026-09-15T14:30:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}